Changing urine testing protocols through audit.
A multidisciplinary audit to monitor the introduction of a ward-based urine screening test using Multistix 10 SG was associated with a 40% reduction in the number of culture-negative samples being sent for laboratory testing. Ongoing education and support was provided for nursing staff throughout the process of change.
McNaughton
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Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee.
Cavanagh
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D000368:Aged; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000652:urine; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009731:Nursing Audit; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education; D013048:Specimen Handling; D014556:Urine / Q000737:chemistry*